US Bridges

SR 302 over US 72

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · SR 302 over US 72 · Structure no. 31003020470348A

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
706 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 302 over US 72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 302 over US 72 in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2043. The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 302
CrossesUS 72
LocationSR 302 over US 72
RouteState Highway 302
Coordinates34.96594, -89.54267
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length706 ft (215.2 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 302 over US 72 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 302 over US 72 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 302 over US 72 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 302 over US 72?

The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 302 over US 72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.